INDIANAPOLIS -
An additional case of measles has been confirmed in Central Indiana, State health officials said Monday.
That brings the total number of cases to 14.
Eyewitness News first reported the case last Friday after the City of Noblesville confirmed that was where the patient lives and works. The case had not been confirmed by the State Health Department at that time.
The outbreak prompted a massive response from the Noblesville School district, which worked to get students up to date on shots last week after two students were diagnosed.
All confirmed cases of measles have a common association, meaning they all stem from the initial case which was identified early February. State health officials would like to reiterate that, at this time, no measles cases have been reported as a result of the exposure which occurred at Super Bowl Village on February 3.
The Indiana State Department of Health continues to work with local health departments, health care providers, and all impacted organizations to identify additional cases of measles and to prevent further transmission of the disease.
The State Health Department says individuals may have been exposed to measles at the following places and dates:
· Menards on 96th St., Fishers (Feb. 11)
· Wal-mart on 96th St., Fishers (Feb. 11)
· Street Department, City of Noblesville (Feb. 8, 14,15, and 16)
See other locations visited by people who contracted measles.
State health officials have also recently learned that one of the earlier confirmed cases visited a Home School Basketball League tournament, Jan. 6, at Traders Point Christian Academy in Whitestown. Individuals who were exposed to measles at this event would have shown symptoms by Jan. 27. If you feel you may have experienced measles from Jan. 6 through Jan. 27, contact your health care provider to let them know.
The Indiana State Department of Health has established a hotline to help answer questions from the general public.
· The hotline number is 1-877-826-0011 (TTY/TTD 1-888-561-0044).
· State Health Department staff will be on-hand during the hours of 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday to answer questions.
· Note: Immunization status cannot be verified through this hotline. Individuals unsure of vaccination status are encouraged to contact your health care provider, as they have access to the Indiana Immunization Registry.
